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How to apply mycorrhizal fungi in #organic fruit growing? - Learn more with the latest BIOFRUITNET Practice Abstract 🍎 🔗 Link to tool: https://lnkd.in/ezcnrGk3

Cocopeat is included in the organic hydroponic growing media, because it is made from coconut fiber powder. Cocopeat has a Ph between 5.0 to 6.8 so it is very good for the growth of any plant. Cocopeat has the property of easily absorbing and storing water and has pores, which facilitate air exchange and the entry of sunlight. It contains Trichoderma molds, a type of enzyme from fungi, which can reduce disease in the soil. In this way, cocopeat can keep the soil loose and fertile.

Having issues sourcing botanical ingredients? Precision fermentation and plant cell cultivation can be two alternate routes to consider. Download this infographic to learn more about which source is best for you. #plantcellcultivation #fermentation #botanicals #healthandwellness

Which form of oregano is known for having a more intense flavour due to concentration of its essential oils? a) Fresh oregano b) Dried oregano c) Oregano extract Discover the answer and uncover more fascinating facts about oregano in the video below. Welcome to the latest episode of “Phytogenic of the Month,” where we explore how essential phytogenics play a crucial role in sustainable practices and agricultural performance. This month's phytogenic is Oregano! Do you know how the flavour of dried oregano compares to fresh? Learn this and much more in the video... #MIAVIT

A new trial has demonstrated how the BioStart Organic biostimulant programme improves soil biology. In the trial a kiwifruit orchard converting to organics treated a block with the Biostart organic programme and compared it with their standard organic conversion block over a 3-year period. Soil Food Web testing showed the following results: • Active and total fungi levels both increased 5-fold in the Biostart-treated block vs active levels doubling in the standard block but total fungi levels halved. • Active and total bacteria levels had doubled in the Biostart-treated block, whereas active bacteria levels remained similar for the standard block and the total bacteria levels halved. • Endo-mycorrhizal levels increased from 0.2% to 33% in the Biostart block vs only reaching 17% in the standard block. • There was a big lift in protozoa in the Biostart-treated block which positively impacts nitrogen cycling ability. A good microbial balance improves nutrient availability and overall soil health, which led to the following improvements in soil chemistry, shown below. The programme: Biostart N with Organic Mycorrcin at budbreak, Organic Mycorrcin and Foliacin applied over the growing season, and Organic Digester in autumn. For more info check out our website at biostart.co.nz or ring 0800 116 229. #organics #soilhealth #biostart #nzkiwifruit #biologicals

Learn how organic acids can help combat Varroa mites and protect our precious bee populations! Our article dives deep into this natural solution. #beefriendly #OrganicSolutions #saveourbees #stopvarroa #varroatreatment

Supply chain challenges in sourcing botanical ingredients are a reality. But there are innovative alternatives like precision fermentation and plant cell cultivation. Explore this infographic to discover the best solution for your needs. #botanicals #fermentation #biotechnology #plantcellcultivation

🍞🔍 Meet Rhizopus, the fuzzy mold commonly known as black bread mold! This mold is a master of transformation, decomposing organic matter in nature, yet it can spoil your food and impact crops. It's not all bad, though—Rhizopus is also a star in producing delicious fermented foods like tempeh! Curious to learn more about the dual roles of this fascinating fungus? Dive deeper at https://lnkd.in/gtw_Ayt5! 🌱💡 #molfdacts #scienceexplained #rhizopus #moldlibrary #moldbusters #fungi #fungus #cropdesease

📢 Excited to announce our latest publication in Foods 📑. Our article, titled "Antioxidant Ready-to-Use Grape Pomace Extracts Recovered with Natural Eutectic Mixtures for Formulation of Color-Rich Gummies," explores the development of eco-friendly, anthocyanin-rich extracts from wine industry residues. Using natural eutectic mixtures we successfully obtained a powerful antioxidant extract, ready for incorporation into functional food products like gummies. 🌱 This research demonstrates that these eutectic mixtures not only enhance the extraction efficiency of anthocyanins but also improve the thermal stability of these natural colorants, making them suitable for the food industry's increasing demand for natural additives. 🍇 👨🔬 A huge thank you to my collaborators (Julia Trentin, Matheus S. T. Arantes, Alessandra C. Pedro, Marcos R. Mafra, and Fabiane Oliveira Farias) for their incredible work! ⚠ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZW_yxib Discover how natural eutectic mixtures can shape the future of clean-label, sustainable food products! #GrapePomace #NaturalColorants #Antioxidants #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #CircularEconomy #EutecticMixtures #FunctionalFoods

I’m excited to share my #postdoc work recently got published in Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE B and it’s online now https://lnkd.in/dnz6ctGv The study highlights the potential use of #synbiotics for cultivation of #Pleurotus spp and the benefits. #universitymalaysiapahang #bioaromaticcentre #mushroomcultivation #synbiotics